Coming Out Late

Robin addresses the common confusion many feel after coming out late and reminds us why it’s never too late to live a life full of love, authenticity, and support…In this episode, you will learn…Encouragement to attend the Women Loving Women weekly meetings and upcoming Speaker Summit on March 30thComing out late doesn’t negate your previous heteronormative life or relationshipsRecognizing what it’s like having a supportive spouse you don’t want to hurtWe’re not on this earth to be mediocre; we’re meant to have adventures and love our lives and love ourselvesUnderstanding what other people think and feel about us in none of our businessPut yourself first and know your family can be configured however you want itSuggestions for getting help via support groups and therapists or coachesComing out late isn’t wrong; you’re going to feel pain and guilt so make your apologies and move onLinks to resources:Register to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit on March 30th. FIVE LGBTQ+ Coaches and Counselors will be speaking with us about all-things coming out and being gay and how to handle the stress and anxiety of it all! Can't attend? You can reserve a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you CAN attend, here is the Link to Register: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summitI have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Support the show

Life coach Sarah Ott joins Robin to shed light on her own coming out late experience and why she believes in the power of authenticity and being the best version of yourself.In this episode, you will learn…How Sarah grew up feeling like she just always felt differentFollowing the path she thought she should but still feeling unfulfilledDeconstructing her religious programming and connecting the dots about her sexualityShifting from couples therapy to individual therapy to coming outWhy it’s so important to listen to your body and stop ignoring what you feelHow Sarah is the best version of herself now, even after she finally brokeLetting fear go and the difference between surviving and thrivingSarah’s experience of keeping her divorce separate from her sexualitySarah’s current relationship status and what led her to start a coaching businessThe power of being aligned to fulfill our purpose in authenticityLinks to resources:Sarah Ott - Email: sarah@sarahottcoaching.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahottcoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahottcoaching/Website: sarahottcoaching.comI have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Support the show

Happy Birthday to Women Loving Women! Robin shares exciting news about the upcoming Speaker Summit, opportunities to be a guest on the Coming Out Late podcast, and helpful advice for online dating and long distance relationships.In this episode, you will learn…Happy 1 Year to Women Loving Women!Top 3% news and request for podcast sponsors, logos, and branding ideasDetails about the Women Loving Women Speaker SummitAddressing internalized homophobia and how it impacted Robin’s lifeUpcoming podcast topics and call for parents willing to have their children on the showRed flags of online dating apps and how to avoid scammersQuestions about long distance relationships and advice for managing them  Links to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!Support the show

Robin shares a common challenge of finding the right time to embrace your truth and the importance of knowing you’re never alone in this journey!In this episode, you will learn…The problem of not wanting to put your children through a divorceRecognizing there is no perfect time to be true to yourself or to teach children that people changeFrom delaying hurt and confusion to having people survive and thriveDon’t stay trapped or unhappy for anyone, especially your kids10 Key Takeaways from this story:1. Our stories are relatable, sharing is imperative to feel hope and inspiration2. None of us are ever truly alone in this journey, no matter how it might feel3. You are all stronger than you believe you are4. It will get better, no matter how impossible it may seem today5. Freedom and happiness does lie ahead6. Know that you’re not alone (yes, it’s worth repeating)7. The unknown is scary but the leap is so worth it8. You’re not alone (I really want you to get that message)9. You have an amazing community of supporters10. We are all in this together and we will all come out on the other side, no matter what the other side looks likeAn invitation to climb to the top of Mount FearLinks to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.comSupport the show

Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience!In this episode, you will learn…Exciting updates about upcoming guests, Facebook group and Bloomer’s SocietyFinding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle of coming outReflecting on the most significant difference in your life from this time last yearHow Robin is changing her language to reflect her current journey of launching a small service businessRemembering it’s better late than never because it’s never too lateLinks to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.comSupport the show

Cosmos Kumar shares the power of embracing your truth, nurturing relationships and being okay with knowing the only constant in life is change.In this episode, you will learn…Cosmos’ background and why she calls herself a UniversalistNobody deserves to be in pain and nobody should be in a situation where they’re unhappyWhy Cosmos loves synchronicity and following natureWhen Cosmos began to feel inklings about her identity and sexualityAdvice for those coming out to themselves during the pandemicGive yourself permission to be who you want to be and trust yourself that you know who you areHow Cosmos’ son, friends and family reacted to her coming outAppreciating other people’s lifestyles instead of shutting them downOwning your truth and knowing it can change whenever you wantUnderstanding bisexuality and confusion about the LGQBTI+ spectrumDetails about Cosmic Soul CoachingLinks to resources:Cosmos/Meenakshi Kumar, MD: you can find Cosmos and her Bio and ALL of her coaching services at: Link tree: https://linktr.ee/docmk; FB: https://facebook/groups/docmk; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docminx/; Art: internalescence.etsy.com Blog: https://wonderwomansearches.com/. Dr. Kumar, MD, also mentioned the book, "The Fountainhead", by Ayn Rand: One of the 20th century's most challenging novels of ideas, The Fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion.I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.comSupport the show

Happy 2022! Robin dives into the New Year with encouragement to find your one word for the year and why it’s important to get clear on the life you want for yourself.In this episode, you will learn…Details about available support from Women Loving Women Group and Monthly Dinner ClubChallenge to approach 2022 with a new way of thinking, feeling and doingWhy Robin’s one word for the year is COURAGEEncouragement to determine your one word for 2022Acknowledging codependency and ignoring red flagsGet out of your head and into your heart and into your bodyRelease your feelings and make time to get honest about what you want in lifeLinks to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.comSupport the show

Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late and shares her personal perspective about common issues.In this episode, you will learn…You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming outRemember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your lifeGirlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarityThe Big Freeze—”gay panic” and why we get nervous when we like someoneFlirting—knowing what crosses the line and communicating with your partnerMutual respect and mutual love is always importantLinks to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)Support the show

The holidays can be particularly challenging for those who’ve just come out. Robin shares how to handle difficult situations with care and the importance of keeping lines of communication with your children and/or family as open as possible. Robin also discusses why the New Year is a perfect time to prioritize self care!In this episode, you will learn…How to handle the holidays with your significant other or former significant otherYou don't have to spend an uncomfortable holiday unless there are children involved.Suggestions for how to manage difficult feelings in the same space with othersAdvice for asking your children what they expect on Christmas Eve and Christmas DayTry to be the one that initiates cohesiveness and togetherness and connectedness.The sooner our children realize and can adapt to and embrace change as something that just simply happens, and it's not something to be feared is good.The importance of making self care your number one priorityEncouragement to let go of toxic relationships—no matter who they’re withWe're gonna learn how to love ourselves or we're gonna learn how to shed our codependency because it's a new year.Links to resources:OMG, OMG...super excited to have *just* set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first 11 Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I pay $400 every four episodes just to get it produced...and I'm not making a single cent on it to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)Support the show

COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers topics all-things coming out late, through intimate, small-panel discussions, one-on-one interviews with licensed therapists, and coming out late coaches; through family meetings; conversations with new, budding, late blooming couples, and finally, by fielding your personal questions in our Q&A portion of the podcast. No matter the format, COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers a broad range of topics with great specificity. Some of the topics you can expect to hear discussed are: “Realizing You’re Gay, Now What?”, “Telling Your Spouse or Significant Other You’re Gay”, “Options Other Than Divorce”, “How to Tell Young Children You’re Divorcing AND You’re Gay”, “The Late Blooming Dating Scene”, “The Catalyst”, “Women Loving Women Break-Ups”, “The Lesbian UHaul: Fact or Fiction?”, etc.* “Later in life” is self-defined by each individual woman’s personal journey and life experiences. Coming out late can occur in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and beyond. Support the show